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A preview of the long awaited new release from Femi Kuti which is scheduled for April. More from Tony Allen with Colombian outfit La BOA, Vaudou Games and Sanrofi's new albums. A surprise announcement for Como No!'s shows in June feature Argentina's Los Fabulosos Cadillacs whose massive club hit Matador has been remastered. A stunning new release from Madagascars top Tsapiky group featuring master guitar player Damily and psyche wildness frim Jako Maron

February’s edition of Footsteps serves up a banquet of the ethereal and the weird—from the hypnagogic verse of Voice Actor to Zsa Zsa Sapien’s ode to Britain’s dying meat and asbestos industries, this hour covers all and everything!

Liam has a poorly throat this week, but he is not going to let you go without some delectable music to oogle to during your weekend! Featured artists are WYBIE, The Beatles, and Dan Gautreau.

Ben Khan selects more Middle Eastern and Asian heaters for your listening pleasure. Expect Egyptian disco, Moroccan pop, Japanese City pop, Turkish Psych, Tamil and Indian soundtrack gold and more!

Music from Struts new Antillean music release from Disque Debs, more from the work of the late afrobeat giant Tony Allen with Colombian crew BOA, Gnawan sounds from Imal Gnawa, and music from Brasil 1968 with Pedro Santos. Plus a track from the imminent Analog Africa compilation devote to the great late Gnonnas Pedro from Benin

This one is upbeat and lively. Some reworked melodies some repeats of the tracks we love. Juxtaposition of over and underproduced tracks spanning different continents and cultures. Housey beats, string instruments, percussion, soothing vocals. February’s vibes are vibing and we are too. Wishing you a lively February. Faithfully, Bo 🫡☀️❤️Curated and presented by Bo, produced by Liam Mustapha ❤️☀️🫡

New album release from Togo's Vaudou Game with some sweet guitar from Peter Solo, Aboubakar Traore & Balima from Burkina Faso via Belgium, Iragrett Tavares and Micas Cabral from Guinea Bissau, and from Coloimbia both traditional with Nidia Gongora and their take on afrobeat courtesy of La BOA. Tanzania's Saidi Kanda is live in Brighton on 8th Feb and also plays here with Congo DRC's General Defao, plus Orchestre Celi Bitshou from across the river in Brazzaville. We finish with some beautiful music from Senegal.

Aracataca's John Child spotlights the Latin sides of musician, producer and arranger Quincy Jones (featuring Dizzy Gillespie and his own orchestra) and jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson. Plus new and reissued UK Latin jazz from Orchestra Mambo International and the Peggy O'Keefe Quartet; Latin music recorded in Paris from Benny Bennet and his Orchestra and the Ernesto "Tito" Puentes Big Band; new and classic Colombian salsa cuts from Diva La Pimienta and her father Piper Pimienta; vintage charanga from Joe Loco with Mongo Santamaría y su Orquesta; and a new Puerto Rican salsa cut from La Orquesta Morel Campos.

February is here and Liam is here to begin it with you, an eclectic mix of music is in store for you today! Featured artists are Blank Banshee, The Cure, and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Ben Khan presents episode 5 of Orientalism, a deep dive into music from the Middle east and Asia. This week, covering gems from the 1960's to the 1980's, irrepressible music from Turkey, India, Tamil Nadu, Egypt, Lebanon and Iraq. Expect total heaters from: Erkin Koray! Baligh Hamdi! Sabah! Lata J.Ramasar

A merry-go-round of sounds across the world. With ever-present overtones of Balkan. From the gliding soothing sounds to the upbeat energetic and makes-you-dance sounds. Brass, guitars, enchanting vocals. Hope your journey will be as pleasant as mine. Faithfully, Bo ❤️🫡☀️ Produced by Liam Mustapha 🫡❤️☀️

Oba: A Goddess-Inspired Radio Show Inspired by Obá, the goddess of rivers in Brazilian and African traditions, our radio show channels the spirit of water—flowing, transformative, and boundless. Oba will bring you obscure and visionary sounds from South and Central America, Africa, and beyond. We also spotlight music influenced by these rich cultural landscapes, celebrating their profound impact on the world. Occasionally, we’ll feature interviews with musicians, sharing their stories and showcasing their music. Dive in with us to explore a world of rhythmic depth and cultural resonance.

Sharna kicks off 2025 with the return of Celestial Sounds. Broadcasting LIVE from the Slack studio, this episode delivers a blend of indian-fusion music, exclusively spotlighting South Asian singers and producers. Expect everything from sad-girl indie to groovy disco house (and a firm favourite banger from Haider Uppal). And of course, it wouldn’t be Celestial Sounds without Sharna’s signature rambling. Tune in and enjoy the desi vibes.

More music from New Orleans Hot 8 Brass Band and Cuba's Estrellas de Buena Vista who both make a UK stop over on their world tour on its way next month. Also new releases from Mali from Kankou Kouyate, Trio da Kali, and Samba Toure. Plus experiments from Peruvian singer Ale Hop with Congolese guitarist Titi Barkota, reggae from Senegalese singer Mariaa Siga, Canadian-Haitian Jazz saxophonist Jowee Omicil and more from the new release from the band Jupiter and Okwess

Welcome to the first WonderJam session with The Virgin Vinyls. This episode is a little taster from the duo's journey so far. This hour embodies the beginning and the present of where we are in our love for music. Enjoy!

This week a new remix from Nigeria’s The Lagos Thugs and a visit to classic track from Najite & The Olokun Prophecy. From the Congo the wonderful voice of Madilu System one time with OK Jazz, the Black Bazar crew out of Paris, and via Nairobi an old 7” from Orchestre Baba National. From Mr Bongo ‘s recent release The Original Sound of Mali Vol 2 comes Ousmane Kouyate’s beautiful track Kefimba, plus wise words from Ghana’s Rocky Dawuni released in 2015 and still so relevant now.

Lots Of brass! Some world dance music. All the usual and more! Let us know if you’re listening! Presented and curated by Bo, produced by Liam Mustapha 🫡❤️☀️

We're halfway through January already, it's time for the second show of the year, but the first one that Liam is behind the microphone! A shot of jazz 'n' swing is on the menu today. Featured artists are Andrew Fenner, Nomade Orquestra, and Archie Shepp ‎Attica Blues Big Band.

Footsteps ep.3 is again full of words - sung, spoken and sampled. Words that navigate Loss, ideologies through the medium of mum doing the washing, kidneys sold for canisters and slow cars in smalls towns you never did leave.